Origin
Keene, NH
Afternoon in Keene on Saturday
Local time
1:02 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
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Trip from Keene, NH to Candia, NH
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 43m
Distance
74.3 mi
119 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 36m
★
6 AM
1h 43m
8 AM
1h 59m
10 AM
1h 49m
12 PM
1h 47m
3 PM
1h 50m
5 PM
1h 58m
8 PM
1h 39m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Keene, NH
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Candia, NH
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Trip Overview
Keene to Candia is 74.3 miles and takes about 1 hour 43 minutes via Franklin Pierce Highway and Route 9, with a fuel budget near $12 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within New Hampshire, moving from the Northeast region to another part of the Northeast. It's a straightforward trip, best suited for a single day. Consider this route if you're looking for a relatively short, manageable drive connecting these two points in the Granite State. The mixed profile suggests you'll experience different types of roads, offering a bit of variety without being overly demanding.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
37.1 miles from Keene, NH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 54m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 43m. Total distance: 74.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 43m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (54%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This trip features a mixed drive, with 54% of the journey on highways. You'll encounter stretches of Franklin Pierce Highway and Route 9, which make up the bulk of the travel. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll navigate is 19.5 miles on Franklin Pierce Highway. Expect a combination of faster-paced highway driving and more local road segments as you progress toward Candia. The road character shifts, offering a dynamic driving experience rather than a monotonous one.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Franklin Pierce Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 19.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Central Square.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 74.3 miles you will encounter 14 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Central Square): Lane positioning matters here; at 56.4 miles (I 93 / Everett Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 58.3 miles (I 93): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Central Square
Turn right onto Central Square
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
56.4 mi into trip
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~1h 19m in
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I 93 / Everett Turnpike
Keep slight left at fork onto I 93 / Everett Turnpike
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
8
58.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 21m in
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I 93
Keep slight right at fork onto I 93 toward I 93 South: Salem, Boston
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 93 South: Salem, Boston
6
64.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 28m in
Take the exit toward NH 101 East: Seacoast, Portsmouth
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 7
Toward NH 101 East: Seacoast, Portsmouth
6
70.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 35m in
Take the exit toward NH 43: Candia, Deerfield
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 3
Toward NH 43: Candia, Deerfield
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Keene, NH and Candia, NH, road signs point toward Boston, Portsmouth and Deerfield.
Boston
50.1 mi in
|
~1h 11m
Portsmouth
64.1 mi in
|
~1h 28m
Deerfield
70.4 mi in
|
~1h 35m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Franklin Pierce Highway | 19.5 mi | 26m |
| Route 9 | 11.8 mi | 16m |
| I 89 | 7.9 mi | 9m |
| Everett Turnpike | 7.6 mi | 8m |
| Keene Road | 5.7 mi | 8m |
| I 93 | 5.7 mi | 6m |
| NH 101 | 5.5 mi | 6m |
| West Main Street | 1.9 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Franklin Pierce Highway
— 19.5 mi, about 26m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Keene, NH and Candia, NH.
1
Start on Roxbury Street
33 ft
·
3 sec
·
Roxbury Street
2
Turn right onto Central Square
147 ft
·
3 sec
·
Central Square
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Keep slight right at fork onto Washington Street
1.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Washington Street
4
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
5
Merge onto NH 9; NH 10
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Route 9
6
Continue on NH 9
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
NH Route 9
7
Continue on NH 9
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Route 9
8
Continue on NH 9
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Franklin Pierce Highway
9
Continue on NH 9
6.7 mi
·
9 min
·
Route 9
10
Continue on NH 9
5.7 mi
·
8 min
·
Keene Road
11
Continue on NH 9; NH 31
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
West Main Street
12
Turn straight onto NH 9
16 mi
·
22 min
·
Franklin Pierce Highway
Use the straight lane.
13
Merge onto I 89
7.9 mi
·
9 min
·
I 89
14
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 93 South Toll: Manchester, Boston
15
Merge onto I 93
5.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Everett Turnpike
16
Keep slight left at fork onto I 93
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Everett Turnpike
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
17
Keep slight right at fork onto I 93
5.7 mi
·
6 min
·
I 93
Toward I 93 South: Salem, Boston
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
18
Take the exit
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Exit 7
Toward NH 101 East: Seacoast, Portsmouth
19
Merge onto NH 101
5.5 mi
·
6 min
·
NH 101
20
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Exit 3
Toward NH 43: Candia, Deerfield
21
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
22
Turn straight onto NH 43
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Old Candia Road
23
Turn straight onto NH 43
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
Main Street
24
Continue on NH 43
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Deerfield Road
25
Turn right onto Old Deerfield Road
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Old Deerfield Road
26
Arrive at destination
Old Deerfield Road
Trip Plan
Given its 1 hour and 43-minute duration, this is a perfect route for a same-day trip, allowing for flexibility in your departure time. Aim to leave in the morning to make the most of daylight. With a fuel cost estimated at $12, you won't need to worry excessively about refueling stops, but it's always wise to top off your tank before you depart Keene. Keep an eye out for the transition from more rural sections to areas closer to your destination as you approach Candia. Since it's a relatively short drive with no specific stops recommended, you can easily adjust your pace as needed.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 37.1 miles from Keene, NH, or about 54m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 19.5 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 16 miles or 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 37.1 miles or 54m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 27m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Candia, NH than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Keene, NH so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Keene, NH
This is one driving day of about 74.3 miles and 1h 43m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 16 miles from Keene, NH.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Franklin Pierce Highway for about 19.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 37.1 mi from Keene, NH · 54m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
37 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 37.1 miles from Keene, NH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Candia, NH
The final approach into Candia, NH usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.96 one way
$23.92 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
26 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $13.16 | $26.32 |
| premium | $4.86 | $14.23 | $28.46 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $16.40 | $32.81 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.54
Everett Turnpike
(7.6 mi)
$0.54
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$12
Tolls
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$38–$63
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 26 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 22.3 | 0 | $7.80 | $3.57 |
| Efficient EV | 18.6 | 0 | $6.50 | $2.97 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 29.7 | 0 | $10.40 | $4.76 |
Gas CO2
26 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (65% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Candia, NH
Afternoon in Candia on Saturday
Local time
1:02 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
9 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 43m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Keene, NH to Candia, NH covers 74.3 miles and takes about 1h 43m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Franklin Pierce Highway, Route 9, I 89. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 37.1 miles from Keene, NH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $11.96 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 74.3 miles you will encounter 14 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Central Square): Lane positioning matters here; at 56.4 miles (I 93 / Everett Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 58.3 miles (I 93): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Keene, NH and Candia, NH, road signs point toward Boston, Portsmouth and Deerfield.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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